Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
07-27-2009, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,974
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
07-27-2009, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,107
Melbourne, Florida
Finally took the camera with me. We have a couple of causeways which separate the mainland and barrier islands (the Indian River), which pretty much dead ends at the Atlantic Ocean. Didn't have...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-06-2009, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,732
Re: Oil Change - the Good part and the Bad part
I knew somebody was going to suggest changing the filter as well, I actually thought about that too !! dang...
Is it better to go with FULL synthetic rather than SEMI syn ? Also, it gets hot...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-03-2009, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,732
Re: Oil Change - the Good part and the Bad part
Thanks all. Looks like it's off to Auto Zone for 10W-40 full synthetic. Have to admit though, for the brief time it was in there, sure shifted a whole lot smoother with full synthetic. :biggrin:
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-03-2009, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,732
Re: Oil Change - the Good part and the Bad part
Took another look. Sure enough, it says "Energy Conserving" on the back. Well, I guess it was a good practice session. Got an Auto Zone around the corner, so I guess that I'll be heading that way...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-03-2009, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,732
Oil Change - the Good part and the Bad part
The GOOD: Not being mechanically inclined (it ain't a computer !!), I was feeling pretty good about the fact that I was actually able to change the oil, filter, and spark plug (proper gap and...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
03-29-2009, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,009
Re: OK, who lives in Florida?
Have to agree with Adrian. That's where I learned about wind push. condo, condo, wind gust...condo, Walgreens, wind gust (whoaaa). Getting better at "weathering" it, no pun intended. :biggrin:
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Forum: Member Introductions
03-29-2009, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,043
I'm BAAAACK !!
Hey all. Between the holidays and a death in my wife's family, I've been offline for quite a while. Things have quieted down a little bit, so I'm back to riding again. Forgot how much I missed it...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-01-2008, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,913
Re: O-ring Versus Regular Chain
Thanks...I've only had the bike for a short time. Don't ask me why I didn't look at everything when I bought it. I have already put new tires on it, plus now a new regulator. So, I'm starting to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-01-2008, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,287
Re: Jack Question
I was afraid somebody was going to say that...And it was free too, dang !!
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-01-2008, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,287
Jack Question
My neighbor got a new jack for his HD as he does a lot of the maintenance himself, so he gave me his old one. It needs a block of wood to keep it from coming down, but it works. In either case, I...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-01-2008, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,913
O-ring Versus Regular Chain
I was thinking of replacing my drive chain, which is showing signs of rust. I can get an new chain for $16 or an "o-ring" chain for $42. What's the difference and is the o-ring chain worth the...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-30-2008, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,271
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-20-2008, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,667
Re: Battery Problem
Last post...Ended up being the "stator" the shop said. It'll be two weeks Saturday without riding, as the shop was slammed with bikes getting ready for "BikeToberFest" in Daytona last Saturday. ...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-12-2008, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,271
Re: Key Blanks - FYI
Our Home Depot & Lowe's didn't have them. They had others, but not GZ blanks. It's good to live in Daytona, they probably "stock" a whole lot more cycle stuff than here in Melbourne !!
Next time...
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Forum: Forum News & Support
09-30-2008, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,073
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-30-2008, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,667
Re: Battery Problem
Sorry, don't know anyone with a multimeter, but will ask around. Just out of curiosity, put the battery on the tester after 48 hours of sitting, and it said 100%, but hit the charge button anyway. ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-29-2008, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,667
Re: Battery Problem
Okay thanks...It'll probably be this weekend, will have to find out their hours and if they'll do it. Will let you all know what they say...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-29-2008, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,667
Re: Battery Problem
Interstate can test the charging system ?? I thought you were joking about taking the whole bike to Interstate (thought all they tested were batteries) !! My neighbors recommended a cycle shop here...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-29-2008, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,667
Re: Battery Problem
Okay, more data...Coincidentally, I charged the battery yesterday until about 6:00 PM, which it stopped at 100%. Put it in the bike and it fired right up. Put it in the garage and removed the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2008, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,667
Re: Battery Problem
Sorry, the charger I bought tells me the "% Charged" and "Amps". I have an interstate dealer down the street, so maybe I'll take it there. They close on Sunday at Noon, so it'll have to be during...
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Forum: Forum News & Support
09-28-2008, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,802
Riding videos section
Patrick told me to check out his riding video when I posted about "squeaky" brakes. I don't know if there are enough to warrant it's own section, but maybe we could have a "Videos" section ??
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2008, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,667
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2008, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,667
Battery Problem
This has happened twice so far, and I've searched through the posts but can't find anything relating to what's happening. Might be a little long, sorry. First, no new equipment installed since I...
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Forum: Forum News & Support
09-16-2008, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,680
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